Back-End Developer (Laravel)
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p><strong><em><span style="color: #121317">"</span></em></strong><em><span style="color: #121317">Appetiser challenges me to give the best version of myself. I like how the company is transparent about its business model and anyone can contribute with an idea for its improvement. The culture within the team is unique and everyone is talented and skillful in their profession. We set goals guided by virtues created by the team rather than the traditional core values.</span></em><strong><em><span style="color: #121317">”</span></em></strong><span style="color: #121317"> - Jeff Miralles / iOS Developer</span><strong><span style="color: #121317"><br><br></span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Are you someone who is </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">DRIVING</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> themselves to peak performance?</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Are you excited by </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">HELPING PEOPLE</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> create technology that impacts millions every day?</span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><span style="color: #121317">If you answered </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">YES</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> to these questions, you may be a fit for </span><strong><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="http://appetiser.com.au/just-build-it"><span style="color: #121317">Appetiser Apps</span></a></strong><span style="color: #121317">. <br><br>Join a high-performance team who are striving to go from an Australian market leader to a worldwide phenomenon. Our competitors cannot keep up with our technology, pace, and track record of successful clients.<br></span></p><p><span style="color: #121317">We need ambitious people like YOU to help us grow by 10X over the next 5 years</span><strong><span style="color: #121317"><br></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">YOU WILL:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">BUILD</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> beautiful websites using HTML and CSS to bring creative ideas to life.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">COLLABORATE</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> with designers and developers to create web apps and backend mobile solutions.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">COORDINATE</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> with teams to launch content, setting clear timelines and expectations.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">PLAN</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> for the unexpected by preparing backup solutions to ensure site reliability.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">GROW</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> and maintain the website by expanding its features and keeping content fresh.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">LEAD</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> projects and, when needed, take charge of a team from start to finish.</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color: #121317">ADAPT</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> quickly and take on new tasks as they arise.</span></p></li></ul><br><br><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #121317">The right fit for this role is </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">DETERMINED </span></strong><span style="color: #121317">and </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">AMBITIOUS </span></strong><span style="color: #121317">with</span><strong><span style="color: #121317">: </span></strong></p><ul><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">WORK ETHIC</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> that leaves others in their dust</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #121317">Relentless desire to </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">BECOME YOUR VERY BEST</span></strong><span style="color: #121317">, and can prove it!</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">DEEP KNOWLEDGE</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> in technology </span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #121317">A </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">TRACK RECORD</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> of IT experience, with a strong background in mobile and web app development, plus a solid grasp of programming basics.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><em><span style="color: #121317">BONUS</span></em><span style="color: #121317">: Past experience as a </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">DEVELOPER</span></strong><span style="color: #121317">, </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">ENGINEER,</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> or </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">PRODUCT</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">MANAGER</span></strong><span style="color: #121317">. </span></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><p><strong><em><span style="color: #121317">Frontend/Backend: </span></em></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Has experience with </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Stripe</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> documentation </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Proficient understanding of code versioning tool </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Git</span></strong></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Experience in </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">unit testing</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> and knowing how to develop testable codes</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Familiarity with </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Nuxt</span></strong></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Familiarity with </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">agile methodology</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> in software development</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Has a reliable internet speed (At least 30 Mbps download speed and 10 Mbps upload speed)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Has a personal working laptop or desktop computer</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><em><span style="color: #121317">Backend:</span></em></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color: #121317">In-depth knowledge and proven experience in </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Laravel 8 or Laravel Framework</span></strong></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Hands-on experience with </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">SQL schema design</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> and </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">SOLID principles</span></strong></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Knowledge of MySQL profiling and query optimization</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Good grasp of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Knowledge of developing REST APIs and generating documentation using </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Postman for API documentation</span></strong></p></li><li><p><span style="color: #121317">Familiarity with how to set up a server in </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">DigitalOcean</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> and </span><strong><span style="color: #121317">Amazon Web Services</span></strong></p></li></ul><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Join our team!</span></strong></h3><ul><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Flexible Work Arrangements: </span></strong><span style="color: #121317">The ability to work from anywhere in the world as long as you perform.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Accelerate Your Career: </span></strong><span style="color: #121317">After probation, you get performance reviews every 6 months. Progress based on merit faster than ever before.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Become Your Best: </span></strong><span style="color: #121317">Set personal & professional goals every quarter with your talent coach. Get optional counselling along the way. </span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Global Impact: </span></strong><span style="color: #121317">Build products that reach users worldwide and truly make a difference in the world!</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Public Recognition:</span></strong><span style="color: #121317"> Track your achievements as you build a personal</span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://appetiser.com.au/personnel/lina-farias/"><span style="color: #121317"> </span></a><u><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="https://appetiser.com.au/personnel/lina-farias/"><span style="color: #121317">portfolio</span></a></u><span style="color: #121317"> & track record.</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #121317">Join a Culture of Drivers</span></strong><span style="color: #121317">: Become part of a team that’s striving to be their very best. </span></p><p style="min-height: 1.7em;"></p></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #121317">If this resonates with you, please apply today.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #121317"><br>P.S. We're hiring multiple individuals. If you want to recommend someone, please email us; an attractive referral bonus awaits!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #121317"><br>P.P.S. If you have any questions, email us at </span><a rel="noopener" target="_blank" href="mailto:joinus@appetiser.com.au"><span style="color: #121317">joinus@appetiser.com.au</span></a></p>